21 Facts About Randy Daniels

Randy Daniels was previously the senior vice president for economic revitalization at the Empire State Development Corporation.

Randy Daniels was nominated for both positions by former governor George Pataki.

Randy Daniels launched an unsuccessful Republican primary bid for Governor of New York in 2006.

Randy Daniels served as the director of communications for the New York City Council President's Office from 1986 to 1988, and was appointed press secretary to the prime minister of the Bahamas in 1988.

Randy Daniels grew up in Chicago in a housing project with nine siblings.

Randy Daniels holds a bachelor's degree in government and journalism from Southern Illinois University.

Randy Daniels is a former journalist and public relations professional.

Daniel's wife, Sallie Manzanet-Randy Daniels, was appointed as New York State Judge by Governor David Paterson in 2009.

Randy Daniels began his journalism career in Chicago, as a reporter for WVON radio.

Randy Daniels was then employed with CBS News, first as a war correspondent for throughout the 1970s, and later as their Africa Bureau Chief in 1977.

Randy Daniels became a familiar face on the evening news, covering eight wars and the Iranian Revolution.

Randy Daniels later became press secretary for the prime minister of the Bahamas in 1988.

Randy Daniels began his career as a Democrat, but changed his party registration to Republican in 2002.

Randy Daniels was appointed as Pataki's secretary of state in 2001 and served in that capacity until 2005.

Randy Daniels was considered a possible running mate for Pataki in 2002 for lieutenant governor.

Randy Daniels was a candidate for the Republican nomination for Governor of New York in 2006.

Randy Daniels was considered the most articulate speaker in the race, and gained support from party leaders in Central New York, particularly in Syracuse.

Randy Daniels won support from leaders of the state's Conservative Party.

Randy Daniels denied that he was seeking to be Faso's running mate for lieutenant governor.

Randy Daniels was considered a possible future candidate for Governor of New York or chairman of the New York Republican State Committee, though he has said he does not have plans to run for office again, and would rather support Republicans from the private sector.

Randy Daniels served as vice chairman of Gilford Securities Incorporated from 2007 to 2015, and now serves as managing director of Pickwick Capital Partners, LLC, an investment banking firm based in White Plains, New York.